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Sutra Sthana is the first section dealing with fundamental principles of [[Ayurveda]].

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|title = [[Charak Samhita]] Sutra Sthana

|title = [[Charak Samhita]] Sutra Sthana-Preamble

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|label1 = Section/Chapter

 

 

|label2 = Preceding section

|label2 = Prior Section

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|label3 = Succeeding section

 

|label3 = Next Section

|data3 = [[Nidana Sthana]]

|data3 = [[Nidana Sthana]]

 

|label4 = Other Sections

|label4 = All Sections

|data4 = [[Vimana Sthana]], [[Sharira Sthana]],  [[Indriya Sthana]], [[Chikitsa Sthana]], [[Kalpa Sthana]], [[Siddhi Sthana]]

|data4 = [[Sutra Sthana]],[[Nidana Sthana]], [[Vimana Sthana]], [[Sharira Sthana]],  [[Indriya Sthana]], [[Chikitsa Sthana]], [[Kalpa Sthana]], [[Siddhi Sthana]]

 

|header5 = Chapters

 

 

|label7 = Editors

|label6 = ''Bheshaja Chatushka''

|data6 = 1. [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]],  2.[[Apamarga Tanduliya Adhyaya]], 3. [[Aragvadhiya Adhyaya]], 4. [[Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya]]

 

|label7 = ''Swastha Chatushka''

|data7 = 5. [[Matrashiteeya Adhyaya]], 6. [[Tasyashiteeya Adhyaya]], 7. [[Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya]], 8. [[Indriyopakramaniya Adhyaya]]

 

|header10 = Chapters

|label8 = ''Nirdesha Chatushka''

|label11 = Bheshaja Chatushka

|data8 = 9. [[Khuddakachatushpada Adhyaya]], 10. [[Mahachatushpada Adhyaya]], 11. [[Tistraishaniya Adhyaya]], 12. [[Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya]]

|data11 = 1. [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]],  2.[[Apamarga Tanduliya Adhyaya]], 3. [[Aragvadhiya Adhyaya]], 4. [[Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya]]

 

|label12 = Swastha Chatushka

|label9 = ''Kalpana Chatushka''

|data12 = 5. [[Matrashiteeya Adhyaya]], 6. [[Tasyashiteeya Adhyaya]], 7. [[Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya]], 8. [[Indriyopakramaniya Adhyaya]]  

|data9 = 13. [[Snehadhyaya]], 14. [[Swedadhyaya]], 15. [[Upakalpaniya Adhyaya]], 16. [[Chikitsaprabhritiya Adhyaya]]

|label13 = Nirdesha Chatushka

 

|data13 = 9. [[Khuddakachatushpada Adhyaya]], 10. [[Mahachatushpada Adhyaya]], 11. [[Tistraishaniya Adhyaya]], 12. [[Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya]]

|label10 = ''Roga Chatushka''

|label14 = Kalpana Chatushka

|data10 = 17. [[Kiyanta Shiraseeya Adhyaya]], 18. [[Trishothiya Adhyaya]], 19. [[Ashtodariya Adhyaya]], 20. [[Maharoga Adhyaya]]

|data14 = 13. [[Snehadhyaya]], 14. [[Swedadhyaya]], 15. [[Upakalpaniya Adhyaya]], 16. [[Chikitsaprabhritiya Adhyaya]]  

 

|label15 = Roga Chatushka

|label11 = ''Yojana Chatushka''

|data15 = 17. [[Kiyanta Shiraseeya Adhyaya]], 18. [[Trishothiya Adhyaya]], 19. [[Ashtodariya Adhyaya]], 20. [[Maharoga Adhyaya]]

|data11 = 21. [[Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya]], 22. [[Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya]], 23. [[Santarpaniya Adhyaya]], 24. [[Vidhishonitiya Adhyaya]]

|label16 = Yojana Chatushka

 

|data16 = 21. [[Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya]], 22. [[Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya]], 23. [[Santarpaniya Adhyaya]], 24. [[Vidhishonitiya Adhyaya]]

|label12 = ''Annapana Chatushka''

|label17 = Annapana Chatushka

|data12 = 25. [[Yajjah Purushiya Adhyaya]], 26. [[Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya]], 27. [[Annapanavidhi Adhyaya]], 28. [[Vividhashitapitiya Adhyaya]]

|data17 = 25. [[Yajjah Purushiya Adhyaya]], 26. [[Atreyabhadrakapyiya Adhyaya]], 27. [[Annapanavidhi Adhyaya]], 28. [[Vividhashitapitiya Adhyaya]]

 

|label18 = Sangrahadvaya

|label13 = ''Sangrahadvaya''

|data18 = 29. [[Dashapranayataneeya Adhyaya]], 30. [[Arthedashmahamooliya Adhyaya]]

|data13 = 29. [[Dashapranayataneeya Adhyaya]], 30. [[Arthedashmahamooliya Adhyaya]]

 

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== Preamble of Sutra Sthana (Section on Fundamental Principles) ==

'''<big>Preamble of Sutra Sthana (Section on Fundamental Principles)</big>'''

                                                

                                                

<div style="text-align:justify;">Sutra Sthana is the first section dealing with fundamental principles of [[Ayurveda]].The [[Sutra Sthana]] (Section on fundamental principles) deserves the same place as the head deserves in the human body.[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]30/45] This important section lays the foundation for the whole Samhita by describing the basic principles. The word ''Sutra'' literally means a short sentence which has deep meaning. The name of section suggests that it is a chain of important principles in concise form.  Besides the fundamental principles, this section also establishes various technical terms that are used in subsequent sections of the samhita. This helps in providing a base to not just [[Ayurveda]] practitioners, but also to teachers, researchers, and scholars.  

 

<div style="text-align:justify;">The [[Sutra Sthana]] (Section on fundamental principles) deserves the same place as the head deserves in the human body. This important section lays the foundation for the whole Samhita by describing the basic principles. The word ''Sutra'' literally means a short sentence which has deep meaning. The name of section suggests that it is a chain of important principles in concise form.  Besides the fundamental principles, this section also establishes various technical terms that are used in subsequent sections of the samhita. This helps in providing a base to not just Ayurveda practitioners, but also to teachers, researchers, and scholars.  

From the standpoint of its structure, the Sutra Sthana consists of thirty chapters, grouped into eight logical contexts. The first seven ''Chatushkas'' (or tetrads, i.e., groups of four), while the last one is a a group of two chapters (sangrahadvaya).

From the standpoint of its structure, the Sutra Sthana consists of thirty chapters, grouped into eight logical contexts. The first seven ''Chatushkas'' (or tetrads, i.e., groups of four), while the last one is a a group of two chapters (sangrahadvaya).

The first tetrad is also known as ''Bheshaja'' or the ''Aushadha''(medicine) ''Chatushka''. This tetrad deals with various medicines to be used in various forms either externally or internally.  

The first tetrad is also known as ''Bheshaja'' or the ''Aushadha''(medicine) ''Chatushka''. This tetrad deals with various medicines to be used in various forms either externally or internally.  

* The first chapter [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]], explains important concepts such as [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya#Three Sharira Dosha and two Manas Dosha|''Tridosha'' (''Vata, Pitta and Kapha'')]], [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya#Rasa (taste sensations)|''Rasa''(taste)]], [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya#Six Basic Principles for direct knowledge|''Shat siddhanta'' (six basic principles)]], etc. which are integral to Ayurveda and used extensively throughout [[Charak Samhita]]. Besides these technical terms, the first chapter describes various medicines, like ''Phalini Dravya'' (therapeutically useful fruits as drugs), ''Moolini Dravya''(therapeutically useful roots as drugs), ''Mahasneha'' (four kinds of fats), ''Lavana''(salts), various types of ''mutra''(urine) and ''ksheera''(milk). The chapter emphasizes on the rational use of medications, since indiscriminate use of even good medicines can cause more harm than good. The chapter then goes on to explain the important concept of ''Trisutra'' (three principles of Ayurveda) i.e. ''hetu'' (causes), ''linga''(signs and symptoms) and ''aushadha'' (medicine).  

* The first chapter [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]], explains important concepts such as [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya#Three Sharira Dosha and two Manas Dosha|''Tridosha'' (''Vata, Pitta and Kapha'')]], [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya#Rasa (taste sensations)|''Rasa''(taste)]], [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya#Six Basic Principles for direct knowledge|''Shad padartha siddhanta'' (six basic principles)]], etc. which are integral to [[Ayurveda]] and used extensively throughout [[Charak Samhita]]. Besides these technical terms, the first chapter describes various medicines, like ''Phalini Dravya'' (therapeutically useful fruits as drugs), ''Moolini Dravya''(therapeutically useful roots as drugs), ''Mahasneha'' (four kinds of fats), ''Lavana''(salts), various types of ''mutra''(urine) and ''ksheera''(milk). The chapter emphasizes on the rational use of medications, since indiscriminate use of even good medicines can cause more harm than good. The chapter then goes on to explain the important concept of ''Trisutra'' (three principles of [[Ayurveda]]) i.e. ''hetu'' (causes), ''linga''(signs and symptoms) and ''aushadha'' (medicine).  

* The second chapter ([[Apamarga Tanduliya Adhyaya]]) deals specifically with herbs and medicines to be used during and after [[Panchakarma]] (five methods of bio-purification). Thus, the first two chapters of this tetrad describe various medicines to be used internally.  

* The second chapter ([[Apamarga Tanduliya Adhyaya]]) deals specifically with herbs and medicines to be used during and after [[Panchakarma]] (five methods of bio-purification). Thus, the first two chapters of this tetrad describe various medicines to be used internally.  

* The third chapter ([[Aragvadhiya Adhyaya]]) advocates the use of topical medications, or medicines to be applied externally, i.e.,''lepa'' etc.  

* The third chapter ([[Aragvadhiya Adhyaya]]) advocates the use of topical medications, or medicines to be applied externally, i.e.,''lepa'' etc.  

* The first chapter [[Khuddakachatushpada]], deals with four aspects of therapeutics) - ''vaidya'' (physician), ''dravya'' (medicine), ''upasthata'' (nurse) and ''rogi''(patient). Four qualities of each of these aspects and prime importance of the physician among all of them.  

* The first chapter [[Khuddakachatushpada]], deals with four aspects of therapeutics) - ''vaidya'' (physician), ''dravya'' (medicine), ''upasthata'' (nurse) and ''rogi''(patient). Four qualities of each of these aspects and prime importance of the physician among all of them.  

* The next chapter, [[Mahachatushpada]], explains the classification of diseases on the basis of prognosis. It is recommended in this chapter that the treatment should only be initiated after thorough diagnosis and identification of the disease, and the physician should refrain himself from treating the incurable diseases.  

* The next chapter, [[Mahachatushpada]], explains the classification of diseases on the basis of prognosis. It is recommended in this chapter that the treatment should only be initiated after thorough diagnosis and identification of the disease, and the physician should refrain himself from treating the incurable diseases.  

* The third chapter, ([[Tistraishaniya]]) deals with topics such as the three types of desires, strength, causes of diseases, diseases themselves, paths, physicians, and therapies.  

* The third chapter, [[Tistraishaniya]] deals with topics such as the three types of desires, strength, causes of diseases, diseases themselves, paths, physicians, and therapies.  

* The last chapter , ([[Vatakalakaliya]]) deals with the good and bad qualities/functions of ''vata'', ''pitta'', and ''kapha''. A physician should have a thorough knowledge of the guidelines provided in this tetrad to succeed in his field.

* The last chapter, [[Vatakalakaliya]] deals with the good and bad qualities/functions of ''vata'', ''pitta'', and ''kapha''. A physician should have a thorough knowledge of the guidelines provided in this tetrad to succeed in his field.

===Kalpana Chatushka (four chapters on applications of medicines)===  

===Kalpana Chatushka (four chapters on therapeutic purification procedures)===  

The next tetrad, ''Kalpanachatushka'', deals with the application of medicines in the form of various procedures either in healthy or in diseased individuals. ''Shodhana'' (bio-purification procedures) is an important concept of Ayurveda prescribed for removal of toxic wastes from the body. To prepare the patient for bio-purification, he has to go through specific pre-shodhana procedures, such as ''snehana''(internal application of ''sneha'' (fat)) and ''swedana''(sweating), to mobilize toxic wastes within the body and excrete them out of the body.   

The next tetrad, ''Kalpanachatushka'', deals with the application of medicines in the form of various therapeutic purification procedures either in healthy or in diseased individuals. ''Shodhana'' (bio-purification procedures) is an important concept of [[Ayurveda]] prescribed for removal of toxic wastes from the body. To prepare the patient for bio-purification, he has to go through specific pre-shodhana procedures, such as ''snehana''(internal application of ''sneha'' (fat)) and ''swedana''(sweating), to mobilize toxic wastes within the body and excrete them out of the body.   

* The first chapter, [[Snehadhyaya]], provides the guidelines for proper use of ''sneha''(lipids) either for ''shodhana'' or for ''shamana'' (to appease/palliation) purposes. A patient who has successfully completed the ''snehana'' procedure is now subjected to ''swedana'' procedure.  

* The first chapter, [[Snehadhyaya]], provides the guidelines for proper use of ''sneha''(lipids) either for ''shodhana'' or for ''shamana'' (to appease/palliation) purposes. A patient who has successfully completed the ''snehana'' procedure is now subjected to ''swedana'' procedure.  

* The next chapter, [[Swedadhyaya]], explains the various types of ''swedana''(fomentation) recommended for various diseases. ''Snehana'' and ''swedana'' help the toxins to move towards the gut from where they will be expelled out of the body either through ''vamana''(therapeutic emesis) or ''virechana''(therapeutic purgation).  

* The next chapter, [[Swedadhyaya]], explains the various types of ''swedana''(fomentation) recommended for various diseases. ''Snehana'' and ''swedana'' help the toxins to move towards the gut from where they will be expelled out of the body either through ''vamana''(therapeutic emesis) or ''virechana''(therapeutic purgation).  

* The last chapter of this tetrad, [[Chikitsaprabhritiya]], depicts the importance of ''shodhana'' over ''shamana'' therapy. The details of properly / improperly administered ''shodhana'' procedures are discussed here. Important concepts like ''shuddha chikitsa'' (pure form of treatment)and ''svabhavoparamavada''(theory of natural destruction) etc. have also been described in this chapter.

* The last chapter of this tetrad, [[Chikitsaprabhritiya]], depicts the importance of ''shodhana'' over ''shamana'' therapy. The details of properly / improperly administered ''shodhana'' procedures are discussed here. Important concepts like ''shuddha chikitsa'' (pure form of treatment)and ''svabhavoparamavada''(theory of natural destruction) etc. have also been described in this chapter.

===Roga Chatushka (four chapters on disease classification)===  

===Roga Chatushka (four chapters on classification of diseases)===  

The fifth ''Chatushka'' is about ''roga'' (disease). As the name suggests, this tetrad provides a (brief) list of diseases that are extensively mentioned throughout Charak Samhita.  

The fifth ''Chatushka'' is about ''roga'' (disease). As the name suggests, this tetrad provides a (brief) list of diseases that are extensively mentioned throughout Charak Samhita.  

* The next chapter, [[Trishothiya]], elucidates various types of edema.  

* The next chapter, [[Trishothiya]], elucidates various types of edema.  

*The third chapter, [[Ashtodariya]], reveals the types of about 48 diseases that are caused by a combination of ''doshas''.  

*The third chapter, [[Ashtodariya]], reveals the types of about 48 diseases that are caused by a combination of ''doshas''.  

*The last chapter, [[Maharoga]], is exclusively dedicated to the diseases caused by single ''doshas''(''vata'', ''pitta'', or ''kapha'').

*The last chapter, [[Maharoga]], is exclusively dedicated to the diseases caused by single [[dosha]]''(''vata'', ''pitta'', or ''kapha'').

===Yojana Chatushka (four chapters on guidelines for management of diseases)===

===Yojana Chatushka (four chapters on guidelines for management of diseases)===

* The first of these two chapters, [[Dashapranayataneeya]], deals with the ten locations in the human body where ''Prana''(life) resides. Besides this important concept, the chapter also details the attributes of a ''pranabhisaravaidya''(a physician who protects the life) and a ''rogabhisaravaidya'' (a physician who aggravates the disease and takes away the life of the patient).  

* The first of these two chapters, [[Dashapranayataneeya]], deals with the ten locations in the human body where ''Prana''(life) resides. Besides this important concept, the chapter also details the attributes of a ''pranabhisaravaidya''(a physician who protects the life) and a ''rogabhisaravaidya'' (a physician who aggravates the disease and takes away the life of the patient).  

* The last chapter, [[Arthedashmahamooliya]], deals with a variety of subjects such as the importance of ''Arth'' (hridaya-heart), ten major blood vessels or channels from the heart, the definition of ''ayu'' (combination of four entities i.e. body, mind, soul and senses) and its four types, Ayurveda, the aim of Ayurvedic science,and its method of study etc.

* The last chapter, [[Arthedashmahamooliya]], deals with a variety of subjects such as the importance of ''Arth'' (hridaya-heart), ten major blood vessels or channels from the heart, the definition of ''ayu'' (combination of four entities i.e. body, mind, soul and senses) and its four types, [[Ayurveda]], the aim of Ayurvedic science,and its method of study etc.

===Logical format of section===

===Logical format of section===

'''Researches on Chatushka in Sutra Sthana:'''  

'''Researches on Chatushka in Sutra Sthana:'''  

#Madhymati Dhamale, The study of Yojana Catuska of Caraka and Yojana for the management of Raktasrita Vyadhi (Hypertension). 2001. M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#Madhumati Dhamale, The study of Yojana Catuska of Caraka and Yojana for the management of Raktasrita Vyadhi (Hypertension). 2001. M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#Dandavate B.D., A comparative study of the sutrasthanam of Caraka Samhita. Ph.D. Thesis. Pune

#Dandavate B.D., A comparative study of the sutrasthanam of Caraka Samhita. Ph.D. Thesis. Pune

#Mallika K.J. Critical study of Svastha-Chatushka of Charaka w.s.r. to biophysical and biochemical changes in Ritu Sandhi. 2002. M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#Mallika K.J. Critical study of Svastha-Chatushka of Charaka w.s.r. to biophysical and biochemical changes in Ritu Sandhi. 2002. M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#Patel T.C. Bahya Rogamarga Vimarsa. 1969.M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#Patel T.C. Bahya Rogamarga Vimarsa. 1969.M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#D.N. Shukla. Madhyama Rogamarga Me Basti Cikitsa. 1971. M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

#D.N. Shukla. Madhyama Rogamarga Me Basti Cikitsa. 1971. M.D. Thesis. I.P.G.T.R.A., Jamnagar

 

 

    

    

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